Buckles, Mary Rita “Doris” (nee Berrigan)
Passed away peacefully and with dignity, surrounded by her children and grandchildren; on Saturday August 11, 2018, at Brantford General Hospital; grateful, loving, and humourous until the end.
Joyfully greeted at the Pearly Gates by her high school sweetheart and husband of 60 years, “Buck” Henry Buckles (2013). A matriarch adored by her children, Jeff (Jeannie), George (Thelma Sakamoto), Jo Clark (Steve), Brenda Labron (Eddy O’Hanlon) and Anna Markey (Scott). An amazing grandma, honoured by Adam (Lisa) & Aaron (Michelle) Buckles, Ted, Matt, & Emma Buckles, Ty & Wigs Clark, Meg, Spence, Rory & Katie Labron, and Esme & Clara Markey. Loved by her great grandchildren Lucas, Isla, Haley, and Aleah.
Doris was also predeceased by her parents Lily and George Berrigan, her only brother Ryan Berrigan and her son-in-law Scott Labron.
Doris grew up in Kirkland Lake Ontario until she left in 1947 to attend the University of Toronto to study Physical Education. She graduated in 1951 with a Teaching Degree. She taught high school Phys Ed. In Lindsay, Timmins, Sudbury, New Liskeard and Paris, coaching basketball, volleyball and curling teams. In Paris, she began teaching mathematics and loved working with the extracurricular clubs and was proudly known as “Ma Buckles”. Doris will be sadly missed by her very dear friends and bridge partners, Joan Benson and Mae Midgley, as well as her curling/golf/any excuse for a party friends, the “If Id’s”. Doris loved life and lived it well until the end.
Thanks to all the staff and friends at Telfer Place, her home and happy place. A very special thank you to her “Girl Friday” Brittany Bethune who made her last year vibrant. Thank you to Dr. Perry Mayer, her foot specialist, who treated her like an old friend, while he and his staff competently tended to her “worst nightmare.” Finally, thanks to Dr. Germa for his quite compassion, all the kind staff of BGH, and Dr Janice Legere for her frank and trusting conversations while entering the room like a “ray of sunshine”. God Bless you all in your own hour of need.
Friends may call at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 184 Grand River St. N. Paris, on Friday August 17, 2018 from 2-4 & 7-9PM. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart RC Church (17 Washington St. Paris) on Saturday August 18, 2018 at 10AM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Paris.
Donations to the Stedman Community Hospice or Paris Meals on Wheels would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences and donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting WM. KIPP 519 442 3061.